In this video, my friend and former colleague Tom Palmer is interviewed by Reason magazine’s Matt Welch about the Arab Spring. Palmer talks about how and why he is modestly optimistic about the different revolts in the Arab world.

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This interview should be required viewing for those inclined to equate the Arab Spring protesters, who are actually putting their lives on the line against autocratic regimes, and the OWS protesters.